Perceptions of Early America : 10/8/10

     While reading the commentary by John Smith, I noticed how our language has changed throughout time.  For instance, the many words are very close to the ones we use today.  The spellings are just different.  Here are some examples:

"wee" = we
"bee" = be
"speede" = speed
"daies" = days
"downes" = downs
"cittie" = city

"counsell" = council 

Those words are some of the many that stood out to me while reading.  Here is a link to the page if you would like to experience reading John Smith yourself!  I would definitely suggest reading it--the history involved in the piece is great.  Have a nice weekend and TGIF!!! 

WR